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as in general
belonging or relating to the whole
the overall view seems to be that we're doing fine economically
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as in broad
relating to the main elements and not to specific details
there's an overall similarity in the looks of the models for that chain of clothing stores
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as in prevailing
held by or applicable to a majority of the people
the overall mind-set among the people in our town seems to be that any increase in taxes is bad
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as in collectively
with everyone or everything taken into account at the same time
reduce the budget overall by 15 percent
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as in mostly
for the most part
overall, this is a good speech, but it could use a little humor
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Recent Examples of overall
Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 July 2025
It was awarded Green Destinations 2024 – Nature & Scenery and allows travelers to observe local biodiversity through hiking, swimming, and contributing to the overall preservation of the region.
—Kaitlyn McInnis, Forbes.com, 22 July 2025
Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 17 July 2025
Howard’s stardom began with the Orlando Magic, who drafted him first overall out of Southwest Atlanta Christian Academy in Atlanta, Georgia, in 2004.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 8 July 2025
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Adjective
Depending upon a person’s age, fitness level and overall health, a healthy target can be lower or higher.
—Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 July 2025
It was awarded Green Destinations 2024 – Nature & Scenery and allows travelers to observe local biodiversity through hiking, swimming, and contributing to the overall preservation of the region.
—Kaitlyn McInnis, Forbes.com, 22 July 2025
Adverb
Since then, the ad market has improved overall, with more dollars shifting toward CTV, while consumer spending has remained resilient.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 17 July 2025
Howard’s stardom began with the Orlando Magic, who drafted him first overall out of Southwest Atlanta Christian Academy in Atlanta, Georgia, in 2004.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 8 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overall
Adjective
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That orbit in general is an ellipse, an oval shape.—
Phil Plait,
Scientific American,
25 July 2025
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Claire Wilkinson, the general counsel for the School District, showed board members the two AI policies.—
Edward McKinnon,
Arkansas Online,
25 July 2025
Adjective
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Further details about Stargate and the broader partnership are not immediately known.—
Karoline Leonard,
Austin American Statesman,
23 July 2025
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If President Donald Trump moves forward with plans to reinstate broad tariffs on dozens of countries in August, and follows through on additional threats, prices could climb even further.—
Diana Leyva,
The Tennessean,
23 July 2025
Adverb
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According to Joseph Lautenbach, a wildlife biologist with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, the state has seen a mostly steady increase in its native rabbit species, the eastern cottontail, over the past 10 years.—
Emma Wozniak,
The Enquirer,
31 July 2025
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An estimated 10,000 people lost their lives in the immediate aftermath of the quake, due mostly to the tsunami that followed the initial shaking.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
30 July 2025
Adjective
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The Indian pharmaceutical company plans to launch its generic version of the drug in 87 countries by 2026, CEO Erez Israeli said.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
24 July 2025
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So, my advice is to skip generic educational content.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
Adjective
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Bengals Training Camp See the Bengals players get ready for the season at one of their public practices.—
Caroline Ritzie,
The Enquirer,
31 July 2025
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The representative for House District 30 previously refused a settlement offer in the case that included a $4,000 fine and public reprimand.—
Lucas Aulbach,
The Courier-Journal,
31 July 2025
Adverb
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Labor Day has long been an unofficial mark of the end of summer — and the next three-day weekend before students and workers generally resume their five-day weekly schedules.—
Alexis Simmerman,
Austin American Statesman,
23 July 2025
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But new ADUs were generally barred from neighborhoods zoned for single-family homes.—
Tom Daykin,
jsonline.com,
23 July 2025
Adverb
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These severe thunderstorms will remain over mainly rural areas of northern Door County, including the following locations, Washington Island, Sister Bay, Rowleys Bay and Ellison Bay.—
Drake Bentley,
jsonline.com,
23 July 2025
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Having invested $53 billion into capital expenditures in 2023 and $83 billion in 2024, Amazon is now forecasting a substantial $100 billion expenditure this year, mainly aimed at enhancing its AI capabilities.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
Adjective
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The village’s recently opened popular Irish bar, Teehan’s, and the next door restaurant, Durbin’s, also joined the square’s debut celebrations.—
Addison Wright,
Chicago Tribune,
20 July 2025
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In keeping with popular male balms for spiritual suffering, Turner turns to alcohol and functions as a mollusk, socially and professionally; his stoicism is an act, one his peers pick up on, and which some openly deride.—
Andy Crump,
Time,
20 July 2025
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“Overall.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overall. Accessed 2 Aug. 2025.
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